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  • Planning an investment property renovation? Here are your finance options

    Planning an investment property renovation? Here are your finance options

    Renovating an investment property can help attract quality tenants, improve rental returns and potentially add value to your property. But before choosing paint colours or collecting quotes, it’s worth understanding how you’ll fund the project. Many investors focus on the renovation itself and overlook the impact their funding choice can have on cash flow, borrowing…

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  • What’s driving the drop in auction clearance rates?

    What’s driving the drop in auction clearance rates?

    After years of fierce competition, fast-rising prices and crowded auction weekends, the market is beginning to show signs of a shift. More properties are being listed for sale, homes are taking longer to sell, and buyers are becoming increasingly selective about what they’re willing to pay. One of the clearest signs of this changing market…

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  • What a softer market means for investors and owner-occupiers

    What a softer market means for investors and owner-occupiers

    Australia’s property market is moving through a softer phase. Rising interest rates, stretched affordability, and the federal budget’s tax reforms have eased buyer demand. This is particularly evident across Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra, where prices have drifted lower since the start of the year.  Conditions vary considerably by location, property type, and price bracket. While some markets continue to…

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  • Is refinancing still worth considering?

    Is refinancing still worth considering?

    With the cash rate on hold, many borrowers are taking a closer look at their home loans.  If you haven’t reviewed yours in a while, it may be worth exploring whether your current loan still suits your situation. With cost-of-living expenses still stretching household budgets, even a small reduction in your interest rate could make a meaningful difference to…

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  • 5 tips for first-home buyers to kick off the new financial year

    5 tips for first-home buyers to kick off the new financial year

    With property prices easing in some markets and recent federal budget housing tax reforms appearing to reduce investor competition, conditions may be becoming more favourable for first-home buyers. In this type of environment, there could be more choice, less pressure and more room to negotiate than we’ve seen in recent years.  Buying your first home can feel…

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